A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1841572 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1842918 epoch_slot_no: 6918 block_no: 1841485 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 989 time: 2018-11-24 12:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2eb6732abb96bc7e262ddb47663f6db7e2bff4a76b1c06cc7f30984183b9b0d0Block Operator
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